About The Event
Karnabharam (The Anguish of Karna or The Burden of Karna) is a one-act classical Sanskrit tragedy written by the ancient playwright Bhasa.
Overview & Setting
Playwright: Mahakavi Bhasa (one of the earliest known Sanskrit dramatists).
Genre: One-act play / Vyayoga (rare example of a tragic Sanskrit play).
Time & Setting: The eve or early morning of the 17th day of the Kurukshetra War.
Central Theme: The heavy psychological burden (bhara), internal conflicts, identity crisis, and tragic destiny of Karna
